Cipla partners with Eli Lilly to market tirzepatide in India under brand Yurpeak

Drug firm Cipla Ltd on Thursday (October 23) said the company and Eli Lilly and Company (India) Private Ltd (Lilly) have entered into an agreement for the distribution and promotion of tirzepatide in India under a new brand name, Yurpeak.

Under this strategic arrangement, Cipla will distribute and promote Yurpeak, marking the second brand of tirzepatide to be launched in the country. Lilly, which introduced tirzepatide in India in March 2025 under the brand name Mounjaro, will continue to manufacture and supply the drug to Cipla. The pricing for Yurpeak will remain the same as Mounjaro.

Winselow Tucker, President and General Manager, Lilly India, said, "The introduction of a second brand of tirzepatide in India through our commercial agreement with Cipla furthers Lilly’s commitment to expanding access to innovative treatments for chronic conditions. Our mission — to make life better for people around the world — drives our commitment to accelerate the introduction of innovative medicines and expand access to hard-to-reach communities."

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The collaboration is aimed at expanding the reach of tirzepatide beyond cities where Lilly currently has a presence, thereby enhancing access for patients across India.

Achin Gupta, Global Chief Operating Officer, Cipla Ltd, said, "At Cipla, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing patient care by facilitating access to the best of global scientific innovation. With the introduction of Yurpeak(tirzepatide), we are stepping into obesity care with the same commitment and scale that have defined our efforts in respiratory and chronic therapies."

Tirzepatide is the first and only dual agonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors. It is a prescription-based medication indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise for managing type 2 diabetes, as well as for chronic weight management in adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) or overweight (BMI ≥ 27) with at least one weight-related comorbidity.



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Yurpeak (tirzepatide) will be available in the KwikPen presentation, a multi-dose single-patient-use prefilled pen. Each pen contains four fixed doses, administered once weekly. The pen will be available in six dose strengths: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, or 15 mg, allowing healthcare professionals to personalise treatment plans to better suit individual patient needs.



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